Discover the ingenuity of moving a boat up or down hill
Marvel at the sheer volume of water involved, the speed and force involved
Admire the wooden gates of the common pound locks
and the huge steel plates of the rarer Guillotines!
Spot the various lock shapes: Staight, oval and even round
Enjoy a chat with the lock-keepers
                                 

Even steep hills can't stop the boats!
The canal itself can actually be moved up and down the hill: Now that IS incredible

See the mechanics that make this possible

and enjoy the ride of a lifetime

Valleys, gorges, ravines and rivers may block the way...
The aqueduct is the perfect solution!

And what a beautiful sight...

The Romans used aqueducts to insure water supplies
Cross the beautiful Briare aqueduct in the Loire

Visit the UNESCO Pont du Gard near Nimes

And when a series of locks or lift is not enough?

Enter the world of the underground tunnel!

While the steam and electric tugs and chains are long gone,  the tunnels still remain quite magical.